Why Malaysia Should Ratify UNCAT

Laura Blanco, Legal Adviser, Convention against Torture Initiative (CTI) | Abdel Wahab Hani, former member, UN Committee Against Torture

10-Sep-25 08:00

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Malaysia is one of just 20 countries that has not yet ratified the UN Convention against Torture, despite expressing commitment to do so over the years. What are the obstacles to signing the treaty and how does Malaysia stand to benefit from taking a legally-backed anti-torture stance? We build a case for Malaysia’s accession to the treaty with our expert panel.

Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar

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Categories: politics, government, international, controversies, Law/Activism

Tags: United Nations Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, international norms, European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment, human rights, international law,

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